The 2^nd International Magnesium Institute (IMI) board meeting was held at the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) on 5^th, 6^th of Apr, 2018. International experts Prof. Dr Ismail Cakmak from Turkey，Prof. Klaus Dittert and Dr. Rolf Haetdter from Germany, Prof. Philip White from United Kingdom, Prof. Zed Rengel from Australia, Dr. Yanliang Guo and Dr. Ezio Nalin de Paulo from K+S, also the domestic university teachers and students from FAFU, China Agricultural University, Nanjing Agricultural University, Vegetable Research Institute of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou Sugarcane Sugar Industry Research Institute, Southwest University, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Kunming University of Science and Technology and so on around 50 participants had attended this meeting.

Prof. Fusuo Zhang, the Chairman of the IMI had reviewed the IMI establishment and the recent achievement in research work of the year. Members of the IMI had discussed the preparation work and conference agenda of the 3rd International Magnesium Symposium in Guangzhou, Nov. 2018. Also discussed the IMI framework and future development plan. Then, all participants had divided into five groups to present and further discuss their work with international experts. The topic had covered Mg and assimilate translocation and distribution, Mg fertilizer production, Mg nutrition and quality, Mg physiology and molecular biology and Mg dynamics in soil and soil acidification. The aim of this meeting is not only focus on academic exchange, but also building up the bridge between young scientists and graduate students in China and international experts.

At last, Prof. Fusuo Zhang made the conclusion of this meeting and highlighted the significant work and the next stage plan of the IMI and the National Magnesium Network.